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Karl Lagerfeld — the 77-year-old style icon and designer — is bringing cute to haute couture by being reborn as a cuddly character.

Tokodoki

Mr. Lagerfeld has long been one of fashion’s most recognizable luminaries thanks to his white ponytail, black sunglasses and gloves. He has now commissioned design firm tokidoki to create a Japanese manga or comic-book version of himself, which has been used to make Lagerfeld-character clothing, accessories and even a limited-edition doll.

Simone Legno of Los Angeles, who designed the Lagerfeld character, is one of the biggest non-Japanese champions of kawaii. Read More »

What: Chanel’s “The Little Blacket Jacket” exhibition arrives in Hong Kong for a 10-day run by way of New York, Taipei and Tokyo, featuring black-and-white images by Karl Lagerfeld. Expect to see the likes of Tilda Swinton, Kanye West and Sarah Jessica Parker photographed in the French brand’s iconic tweed staple, with styling by former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. A book, showcasing more than 100 of the photos, is due out this fall.